Research Assistant (Neuromodulation Division)

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Wilke Lab within the Neuromodulation Division. The role focuses on using mouse models to study neural circuits and behavior, with hands-on work in TMS, surgeries, and behavioral tasks.

Responsibilities include managing breeding, histology, imaging, data organization, and maintaining lab protocols, while supporting ongoing research and troubleshooting procedures in a

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments
• Assist with mouse stereotaxic surgeries
• Conduct mouse behavioral experiments
• Support mouse breeding colony management
• Perform mouse perfusions, brain sectioning, and histology procedures
• Conduct epifluorescence and/or confocal microscopy imaging
• Collect, organize, and maintain research data
• Follow established lab protocols and troubleshoot procedures
• Perform other research duties as assigned

Job description

Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to join the Wilke Lab within the Neuromodulation Division. The lab uses mouse models to study neural circuits and behavior, employing advanced techniques to measure and manipulate neural activity during goal-directed behavior tasks. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform mouse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments
• Assist with mouse stereotaxic surgeries
• Conduct mouse behavioral experiments
• Supporting mouse breeding colony management
• Perform mouse perfusions, brain sectioning, and histology procedures
• Conduct epifluorescence and/or confocal microscopy imaging
• Collect, organize, and maintain research data
• Follow established lab protocols and assist with troubleshooting experimental procedures
• Perform other research duties as assigned

Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr